Nayanthara replaces Vidya Balan in Mathilukal

Contrary to earlier reports that Vidya Balan would be the heroine in Mammootty's forthcoming Prasad directed Mathilukalkkappuram (sequel to renowned Adoor Gopalakrishnan's 1989 classic Mathilukal), it is now said that reigning queen Nayantara, who is going through a dull phase in her career, will be the heroine.

According to sources, Nayantara will be seen in the role of Narayani, the woman prisoner on the other side of the prison wall in the original. Mammootty will once again appear as Basheer. Ravi K. Chandran will handle the camera and Oscar winner Resul Pookutty will handle the sound. The film is produced by Mammootty�s production company Playhouse. The shooting will begin soon.